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Autumn Frost Hosta

Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

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  • Frosty Blue Leaves with Bright Yellow Margins that Fade to Creamy White for Season-Long Color
  • Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-9
  • Grows 1 ft Tall, 1-2 ft Wide
  • Showy Purple Blooms From Late Summer to Early Fall
  • Excellent Mass Planting in Asian Gardens
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Plant Characteristics Cold hardy, Groundcover, Flowering, Wet Soils, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container Friendly
Hardiness Zone 3a9b
Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Height 1 ft
Width 1-2 ft
Watering Needs Moderate
Preferred Soil Peaty
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Compact
Plant Life Cycle Perennial
Blooms In Fall, Summer
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Blue green, Green, Yellow, Other, Variegated
Pet Safety Toxic to pets
Suitable Space Indoors, Outdoors
Plant Name Hosta
Botanical Name Hosta 'Autumn Frost'
Species hybrid
Cultivar Autumn Frost
Class Asparagales
Does Not Ship To AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mature size and spread of Autumn Frost Hosta?
  • Autumn Frost Hosta grows 6-12 inches tall when in bloom and spreads nearly 2 feet wide. This compact mounding habit makes it ideal for edging, groundcover, or container plantings. Allow adequate spacing for its mature 24-inch spread when planning your shade garden.

Does Autumn Frost Hosta grow well in zone 3 or colder climates?
  • Autumn Frost Hosta thrives in USDA zones 3-9, making it exceptionally cold-hardy for northern gardens. This vigorous perennial emerges reliably each spring even after harsh winters. Shop at Nature Hills for this proven cold-climate performer.

What are the sunlight requirements for Autumn Frost Hosta – full shade, part shade, or part sun?
  • Autumn Frost Hosta thrives in shade to part shade conditions. This shade garden perennial performs best with protection from direct sunlight, which helps preserve its distinctive blue-green foliage with bright yellow margins. Plant it under trees, on the north side of structures, or in areas receiving morning sun with afternoon shade.

How much water does Autumn Frost Hosta need after planting?
  • Water Autumn Frost Hosta deeply once or twice weekly after planting, providing about 1 inch of water total. This vigorous perennial establishes quickly in zones 3-9 with consistent moisture. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during the first growing season.

Is Autumn Frost Hosta deer resistant or do I need to protect it?
  • Hostas are not deer resistant and Autumn Frost will likely be browsed by deer if they're in your area. The broad, coarse leaves are actually quite appealing to deer. Use physical barriers like fencing or deer repellent sprays to protect your plants, available at naturehills.com.

When is the best time to plant Autumn Frost Hosta bare root or potted?
  • Plant Autumn Frost Hosta in spring after the last frost or in early fall, 6-8 weeks before hard freeze. This gives roots time to establish in zones 3-9. Spring planting allows you to watch the frosty blue leaves emerge with their bright yellow margins.

How is Autumn Frost Hosta shipped – bare root, potted, or dormant?
  • Autumn Frost Hosta ships as a potted plant during the growing season and as bare root crowns during dormant periods. This vigorous perennial establishes quickly in zones 3-9, growing 6-12 inches tall with a 2-foot spread. Plant bare root crowns in early spring for best results.

What are the care requirements for Autumn Frost Hosta in the first year?
  • Autumn Frost Hosta requires minimal care in its first year, thriving in shade across zones 3-9. Water regularly during establishment and apply mulch around the base. The vigorous perennial will reach 6-12 inches tall by bloom time in mid to late summer.

Will the variegation on Autumn Frost Hosta hold up through fall or change color?
  • The bright yellow margins on Autumn Frost Hosta naturally lighten to creamy white during summer and typically hold their variegation through fall. The foliage remains attractive until the first hard frost kills it back to the ground. Plant in partial to full shade to maintain the best leaf color contrast throughout the growing season.
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